6
Getting Started Guide
Setting Up and Connecting to the
Internet
Requirements:
• A PC.
• A dial-up modem or a cable or DSL modem for high-speed broadband
connections. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for any specific
software and hardware you may need.
• Internet service with an ISP.
• A Web browser.
To set up and connect to the internet:
1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.
2 Sign up with an ISP. If you already have an account with an ISP, skip this step
and follow the instructions provided by the ISP.
If Internet service was not set up during the initial setup of the PC, it can be set
up now using the Easy Internet Sign-up or the Internet Services wizard (select
models only).
Click Start on the taskbar, All Programs, Online Services, and Easy
Internet Sign-up or Internet Services.
Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service.
Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services provides a list of Internet
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service providers; however, you may choose another ISP or transfer an existing
account to this PC. To transfer existing accounts, follow the instructions
provided by the ISP.
3 Connect to the Internet. You must connect through the ISP to connect to the
Internet.
Double-click the ISP-provided icon on the desktop.
4 Open your Web browser and browse the Web.
You can use any Web browser; most PCs have Internet Explorer.
Click Start, All Programs, and Internet Explorer.
If you have questions, contact the ISP directly.
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